Founded in 2001, Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters (AKA "Chi-Fly" )caters to one of the most passionate, discerning and diverse group of globe-trotting fly anglers found anywhere!
You will find a comprehensive inventory of everything fly fishing, including destination travel arrangements.

We have what you need to outfit your next adventure and the first hand
expertise to do it right the first time!

Lessons & Events

Fly Fishing and Fly Tying Instruction is offered year round at Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters - and there is usually an event or two right around the corner scheduled at the shop....

If you have an interest in learning fly fishing or fly casting or you want to improve upon the skills you already possess, the gifted professional instructors at our shop can help. We offer classes and clinics during the spring and summer months, and private instruction is available all year long.

If your interest lies in learning the art of fly tying, we offer Introductory and Intermediate level classes in the fall and winter.

Allow the instructors at Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters custom tailor a private lesson for you.
We conduct casting lessons on North Pond in Lincoln Park. Our seasoned instructors can assist with all skill levels from beginner to advanced. Most "intermediate" anglers suffer from the same limitations and common mistakes. A one hour lesson can tweak your cast and make your next day on the water more enjoyable. We can teach hauling and basic spey/switch casting as well. All equipment provided.
Please call the shop to schedule 312.944.3474

Join the talented instructors of Chicago Fly Fishing Outfitters on a beautiful trout stream in bucolic Southwest Wisconsin, just four hours away from Chicago, for our most comprehensive fly fishing school.

Our program enters it's 14th year and has evolved into one of the nation's finest "Introduction to Fly Fishing Schools"

CHICAGO FLY FISHING OUTFITTERS LTD invites you to join us for a 6 day, 7 night fishing trip to beautiful Pesca Maya located 3 hours south of Cancul in the Yucatan.

November is a great month to fish as temperatures are moderate and there are few other anglers. We will fish for Bonefish and Permit and will occasionally see Tarpon and Snook.

The trip cost is $3400 and is all inclusive except airfare and gratuities. Space is limited to 12 rods and is already filling. Please contact the shop for more details at 312-944-3474 or jon@chifly.com